Template:HSV-1 antiviral treatment

Anti-viral Treatment

Normal Host

• Options:
  • Acyclovir
    • Acyclovir 400 mg PO 5x/day (q4hrs while awake) x 5 days OR
    • Acyclovir 40-80mg/kg PO divided in 3-4 doses for 5-7 days OR
    • Can also be used as topical cream 5x per day
  • Famciclovir 500mg PO BID x 7 days OR
  • Valacyclovir 2g PO q12h x 1 day

Immunocompromised

• Options:
  • Acyclovir
    • Acyclovir 5 mg/kg IV q8h x 7 days OR
    • Acyclovir 400mg PO 5x/day x 14-21 days
  • Famciclovir 500mg PO BID x 7 days OR
  • Valacyclovir 500mg PO BID x 5-10 days